First date with Mrs. Holland

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February 13, 2012

schedule 2 min read

My first date with Paige was lunch at Magelby’s restaurant in Provo. I was two hours late.  Long story. The gist of it is as follows. My brother who was seven years younger than I had had his wedding reception the night before. Every family-friend and relative I had, came through the line with some comment. I […]

Play Ball!

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February 13, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Two-time GWC champions eye postseason run.   Training days have come and just about passed for the Wolverine baseball team as they prepare for a month-long road trip to get the 2012 season underway. Their first game is set for the Feb. 17 against Seattle University, the program that was selected to join the Western […]

Presidents Day shuffle

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February 13, 2012

schedule 3 min read

It can be seen on Canvas, or maybe seen on one of the many flyers hanging on the walls throughout campus. Perhaps this is the first time anyone has heard of it. Regardless, there is a big switch coming up that students need to know about.   As always, classes will not be held Monday, […]

How chick flicks are ruining society

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February 13, 2012

schedule 3 min read

This Valentine’s Day, as you reach for your stash of romantic- omedies, just keep in mind that you are contributing to the destruction of society.   As a cinephile, I have always been an anti-chick flick advocate. It’s not because I am cynical about love or have something against Jennifer Aniston (though both of those […]

Please don’t make me kill you

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February 13, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Dear Bicycle Riders:   My name is Nick Scholz, and I’m going to kill you.   Now, I don’t want to get off on the wrong foot with you guys. Heaven knows there are few groups more organized or zealous than outdoor bicyclists. Believe me when I tell you that I don’t wish to kill […]

Mangum wins, but wrestling falls to No. 2 Penn State

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February 12, 2012

schedule 4 min read

Blake Mangum stood, the official raising his fist toward a standing ovation after the 133-pounder had beaten Penn State’s Frank Martellotti by a 3-1 decision.   It didn’t matter that it narrowed the Nittany Lions’ lead to 29-3, only that the Wolverines finally mattered. Mangum’s victory ended up being the only one of the night […]

Confronting undocumented immigrant issues with art

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February 11, 2012

schedule 5 min read

A couple of shrouded figures on campus, huddled against a random wall, were enough to make some students feel like they were hallucinating.   The figures, two students participating in an art installation three separate days, showed up at three different places on campus. Friday’s installation was punctuated by the two artists shouting, “I dare […]

Breathe, Bend, and Be- The 3 B’s of Yoga

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February 9, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Yoga is not just a word or practice, but a choice and a lifestyle.   “Yoga is for everyone; there is no exclusiveness or hierarchy. If you can breathe, you can do Yoga,” said Amy Williams, owner of the 3B Yoga Studio in The Shops at Riverwoods.   Besides the obvious health benefits of yoga, […]

Contemporary Culture in Provo’s Newest Café

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February 6, 2012

schedule 5 min read

Even amidst the sawdust, the spirit of the café begins to shine through.   The floor isn’t yet installed, but hanging above the plywood is an exquisite, hand-blown chandelier of glass gourds and tendrils: a contemporary work by local artist, Treavor Holdman, representing the mix of traditional heritage and contemporary style the café blends together. […]

Penn State of mind

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February 6, 2012

schedule 3 min read

Wolverines ready to host No. 2 ranked Nittany lions.   Saturday night in the UCCU Center, the lights will be out except for one to as the UVU wrestling team takes on No. 2 Penn State to close out a weekend of great wrestling.   It’s not everyday that this chance comes around. That there […]